The Poor Boob (1919)
THE predicaments and "scrapes" that "Simp" got into will keep you rocking with laughter. And the one at the climax-why, you won't know whether to laugh or shout, it's so funny and thrilling.
1919-03-09
United States of America
50 Min.
PG-13
Overview
When he loses both his father’s canning factory and his girl “Tiny” to Stephen Douglas modest Simpson Hightower goes to work in a New York provisions office along with stenographer Hope and office boy Jimmy. To impress the Danish consul who is proposing a large contract Hope and Jimmy persuade Simpson to return to his hometown posing as a successful businessman accompanied by his secretary "Pep" and valet Jimmy. It works! Simpson manages to get the Danish contract, buy his factory back and realize Tiny’s worthlessness while recognizing his love for "Pep."
Cast
Simpson Hightower
'Pep' Sparks, aka Hope
Jimmy Borden
Henry Platt
Stephen Douglas
Benton
Tucker
Mrs. Benton
Tiny Parcel
Hallock
Mr. Swanson
Little Girl
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